Protection of Traditional Knowledge : Meaning and Scope in Indian Legal Perspective

Abstract

Traditional Knowledge is unique form of intellectual property which is owned by the community through successive generation as part of their cultural identity. This area of IP is very prone for exploitation causing damage to the economic rights of the members of the community at large. A sui generis approach is needed for the protection of TK. The present article helps in understanding the idea and scope of Traditional Knowledge (TK), word intellectual property organisation, Traditional Knowledge Digital Library.